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'I've already cooked my Christmas dinner a month in advance'
- A UK mother freezes most of her Christmas dinner a month ahead to cut kitchen time on the big day.
- Gillies says freezing various parts, like gravy and cranberry sauce, saves time and mess on December 25.
- The plan spans six weeks and costs about £65.55 for a six-person family with leftovers.
- Gillies buys groceries from November and freezes components like mince pies and sprouts for quick heating.
- The method aims to reduce stress by spreading work and protecting time for Christmas morning.
- Desserts and sauces are prepared in advance to avoid panics on the day.
- Claire Gillies, a teacher, runs Delicious and Real and has shared her tip for years.
- The strategy lets the family wake up, have breakfast, open presents, then reheat the meal.
- Gillies reports the method frees up time and reduces the number of pots and pans used.
- The article notes the approach includes a detailed breakdown of meals and costs.
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